ANCIENT GREECE. BAKTRIA.
Silver Drachm, circa 285-275 BC. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region.
From the 'Eagle Series'. Local standard. Obv: head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl. Rev: eagle standing left, head reverted; grape cluster on vine with leaf behind, kerykeion above.

In secure plastic holder, graded NGC AU Strike: 3/5 Surface: 5/5 - minor die break to obv., boasting an attractive, subtle cabinet tone, certification number 4935553-011.

Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XXVII (22/3/2023), lot 410; formerly part of the 1960s 'Andragoras-Sophytes Group', (Germany).

Reference: Nicolet-Pierre & Amandry-63; Bopearachchi, Sophytes-Series 2A; Mitchiner-26d; HGC 12-8.
Weight: 3.52 g.